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BLACKPINK's Lisa is rumored to be teaming up with artists Raye and Doja Cat for an exciting new collaboration. On January 19, 2025, UK-based news outlet The Sun reported that the song will primarily belong to Raye, with the idol and Doja Cat joining as featured artists.
The track is expected to be released in February 2025, with reports suggesting potential live performances at prestigious events such as the Grammy Awards and the Brit Awards, as per the same outlet.
This announcement has sparked mixed reactions among fans. Many are thrilled about the K-pop star's involvement, as she recently hinted at a collaboration during an interview, leaving her fanbase eager for the reveal. One X user wrote:
"SO EXCITED FOR THIS THEY BETTER EAT IT UP"
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Despite the mixed opinions, the prospect of her joining forces with Raye and Doja Cat has intrigued fans worldwide. With both Raye and Doja Cat known for their distinct musical styles, anticipation is high for the kind of collaboration they will deliver. Their mixed comments about this can be seen as follows:
“This collab is gonna break the internet,” a fan exclaimed.
“Raye Lisa and Doja's team-up is a huge combo of music,” a fan said.
“It’s gonna be iconic,” a fan remarked.
However, some fans expressed concerns, perceiving this project as an unnecessary attempt at "western validation." They argued that Lisa's talent and her fandom were enough to support her endeavors without relying on collaborations with Western artists.
“I'm so sorry for doja and raye they deserve better,” a fan wrote.
“Lisa 'is desperate for western validation'ebecause she is collaborating with somebody she’s liked and listened to BEFORE their career skyrocketed?” A fan questioned.
“It’s ALWAYS with a western collab and an english song. talk about desperation for that western validation,” a fan remarked.
Lisa to reportedly collaborate with one of her favorite artists, Doja Cat
On January 15, 2025, BLACKPINK's Lisa appeared for an interview on NRJ Radio, a leading French radio network. During the interview, she was asked about her future collaborations. While she refrained from revealing specific details, she teased that her next collaboration would be with an artist she had mentioned in a previous interview.
The BLACKPINK member had previously expressed her admiration for Doja Cat and her desire to team with her. In an October 2024 interview with Audacy, she named the American rapper when asked about the people she wished to collaborate with. She said:
“But for now that I can think of is Doja Cat... I love her... Doja Cat, for sure, is my next goal.”
The upcoming track will also feature British singer-songwriter Raye. According to The Sun, the song is expected to lean towards a pop sound, marking a fresh direction for Raye and a dynamic collaboration for all three artists.
With Lisa's solo music already generating buzz and this collaboration in the works, anticipation is growing on how this project will be received upon its official release.
